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In my adopted Cumbrian dialect, 'fellin-girse' is green hellebore

it was grown on Cumbrian farms as a cure for numerous livestock ailments
in folk magic it's also used to call forth demons and curse enemies


art: Adolf Hirémy-Hirschl

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2022-08-06

"Long Meg" is the story of a witch and her daughters and their meeting with a mysterious fiddler during Summer Solstice (Source: Taffy Thomas' Cumbrian Folk Tales).

Image: Tiffany Turrill's "Long Meg and Her Daughters"

Source: https://t.co/3xiLXoQdQk

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2022-06-21

In Cumbrian dialect, 'wiggen-tree' is the rowan tree. Plant a rowan tree in your garden to ward off evil influence, and provide a home for benevolent faeries.


art: Arthur Rackham

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2022-06-19

Sarah Ames' characters start life as doodles which gain colourful outfits & plumage using applique & free-machine embroidery.
See her work at Reconnect in 4a until 28 May, open Mon-Sat 10-4.
https://t.co/1dKQs0CeZW

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2022-05-22

If cattle are taken ill, they may be elf-struck, shot with a faerie arrow

According to Cumbrian folklorist Marjorie Rowling, elves got the arrows from faeries, who got them from mermaids

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2022-05-21

In Cumbrian folklore, a Bargest is a frightening spirit which has the power of foretelling death. It generally appears in the form of a large black dog. A strike from it's paw leaves a wound that never heals

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2022-05-15

Amanda Dyer enjoys Cumbria’s coastal scenery in fresh & colourful ways. Her work can be seen in Reconnect at 4a until 28 May, open Mon-Sat 10-4.
https://t.co/hv5VAMXj6k

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2022-05-14

Here's some big, moody Cumbrian clouds for in this painting 'Cumbrian Landscape' by Sheila Fell (1931 - 1979) with our friends in Abbot Hall.

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2022-05-12

In Cumbrian dialect, fellon-wood is deadly nightshade. As the name suggests, it's one of our most poisonous plants. Giving witches the power of flight, add it to a potion that includes bats blood and the fat of a child.


🎨 William Holbrook Beard

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2022-04-29

In Cumbrian dialect, 'wiggen-tree' is the rowan tree. Plant a rowan tree in your garden to ward off evil influence, and provide a home for benevolent faeries


art: Arthur Rackham

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2022-04-07

Enjoy the work of Dorothy Ramsay at until Sun 17 April. Realism versus Abstract features work in both categories.
More info: https://t.co/lYYEHwN9lV

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2022-03-27

Cumbrian folklore for

Renwick 1733: a Cockatrice took up residence in the ruined church. John Tallantine killed the creature using rowan tree branch, although some believe it can still be seen flying around the church at night.

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2022-03-24

Maisy Drew was taught to paint by her mother. She has discovered a love for bird watching & takes her camera into the garden or on walks, using the photos as reference for her art.
https://t.co/kbe5yQs1Ai

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2022-03-22

John Sibson paints landscapes, marine environments, & industrial scenes inspired by his love of walking the fells & dales as well as sailing & the sea.
https://t.co/MNOw2lON6z

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2022-03-20

Cumbrian folklore for

Renwick 1733, a Cockatrice took up residence in the ruined church.
A local man, John Tallantine killed the creature using rowan tree branch, although some believe it can still be seen flying around the church at night.

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2022-01-20

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similar to a Brownie, a Hob-thross appears in Cumbrian folklore. One, nicknamed Tawney Boy lived with a family at Overthwaite. Hob-thross will do a great deal of work for a family if treated well.

art: Spiderwick Chronicles

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2022-01-13

If your cows are taken ill, they may be 'elf-struck' - shot with a faerie arrow.
According to Cumbrian folklorist Marjorie Rowling, elves got the arrows from faeries, who got them from mermaids!


art: Oyasumi75

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2022-01-04

Giants! There's quite a few tales in Cumbrian folklore.
My favourite: Giant's Cave, Penrith is associated with two giants called Tarquin and Isir lived on a diet of human flesh. A practice which lost its appeal when Sir Lancelot slew Tarquin in battle

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2021-12-05

In Cumbrian folklore, a Bargest is a frightening spirit which has the power of foretelling death. It generally appears in the form of a large black dog. A strike from it's paw leaves a wound that never heals

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2021-12-03